Sidra Amin reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct
It was her first offence in a 24-month period and she was given one demerit point
ESPNcricinfo staff
06-Oct-2025
Sidra Amin scored 81 against India • ICC/Getty Images
Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC's code of conduct during the match against India at the Women's World Cup in Colombo on Sunday.
A statement from the ICC said that Amin breached Article 2.2, which relates to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match." It was her first offence in a 24-month period and she was given one demerit point for a Level 1 breach.
The incident occurred when Amin forcefully hit her bat onto the pitch after being dismissed in the 40th over. She admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Shandre Fritz, so no formal hearing was needed.
On-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera, third umpire Kerrin Klaaste and fourth umpire Kim Cotton levelled the charge. Level 1 offences carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50% of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.
Pakistan lost the match against India after they were bowled out for 159, chasing 248. Amin top-scored for Pakistan with 81 off 106 balls but it wasn't enough. Pakistan have now lost their first two games at this World Cup and face Australia next, on Wednesday.